The basic hand tools used in Shopfittining & Detail Joinery industries are typically those used in the construction Industry.
The work bench
Some people might say that the workbench is a tool, and some think it the most important tool in the workshop.
watch this woodtrek video via the link below and you can make up your own mind.
the work bench is used for supporting material while we work on it. it should be able to:
1. prevent the material from slipping around.
2. keep the material flat
3. have a place to put hand tools
4. have a stop to push material against when using tools
5. support clamps
6. electrical power supply for plugging in power tools.
7. shelf below for stacking and storing parts, jigs and tools.
As a minimum every the bench should be fitted with a vice and planing stops.
Striking tools
The hammer is perhaps the most common type of hand tool used
hammers are use for striking nails and assitining in joining components together.
Types of striking tools include:
mallets - for striking chisels and assembling frames
Claw hammer - for driving nails (best for > 40mm) and extracting bent nails
Warrington hammer - For driving nails ( < 50mm) often in tight corners and rebates
Pin hammer - used for fine tacks
Soft faced Hammer - used for tapping Aluminum sections -
Cutting tools
Saws: Cross cut saw Rip saw
Panel saw Tenon saw Dovetail saw
Coping saw
Fret saw
There are other types of saws available and the links at the end of thsi page will show you some of them
A Bench hook is often used in workshops to steady timber when cutting
The links below will take you to wikipedia pages for a range of hand tools all you have to do is click on the tool you want to view.
See your trainer to access the following documents for details on CARP01/1 - Introduction to trade - Part 1 Part 2 - Basic Joints Part 3 - Drawing CARP02/1 - Building Materials and Hand Tools - including Boring tools Planes Hand Saws
or visit our resources page for detail on how you can obtain a copy but try your library first
Hand Planes:
Watch the videos at the link below to learn the parts, adjustments, use and maintenance of the Jack Plane. Much of the information is applicable to other types of planes as well. http://www.ehow.com/VideoSearch.aspx?s=jack+plane&Options=4
Chisels and plane blades will require a razor sharp edges to be effective hand tools. Grinders: To sharpen these tools we use electric bench or pedestal grinders to keep the correct angle of the ground face and square to the edge of the blade. More information can be found about grinders, grinding wheels and machine maintenance from the documents below and by visiting the link below. Bench Grinders
Honing Stone: Special types of stones to hone the edge to razor sharpe. They come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and materials. Stones may be flat, for working flat edges, or shaped for more complex edges, such as those associated with some wood carving or woodturning tools. They can be made from natural stone such as Akansas or man-made material such as aluminium oxide. More information on stones is available form the wikipedia link below Honing stones - Wikipedia
The work bench
Some people might say that the workbench is a tool, and some think it the most important tool in the workshop.watch this woodtrek video via the link below and you can make up your own mind.
http://woodtreks.com/design-build-traditional-woodworking-workbench-tail-shoulder-leg-vises/1651/
the work bench is used for supporting material while we work on it. it should be able to:
1. prevent the material from slipping around.
2. keep the material flat
3. have a place to put hand tools
4. have a stop to push material against when using tools
5. support clamps
6. electrical power supply for plugging in power tools.
7. shelf below for stacking and storing parts, jigs and tools.
As a minimum every the bench should be fitted with a vice and planing stops.
Striking tools
The hammer is perhaps the most common type of hand tool usedhammers are use for striking nails and assitining in joining components together.
Types of striking tools include:
mallets - for striking chisels and assembling frames
Claw hammer - for driving nails (best for > 40mm) and extracting bent nails
Warrington hammer - For driving nails ( < 50mm) often in tight corners and rebates
Pin hammer - used for fine tacks
Soft faced Hammer - used for tapping Aluminum sections -
Cutting tools
Saws:Cross cut saw
Rip saw
Panel saw
Tenon saw
Dovetail saw
Coping saw
Fret saw
There are other types of saws available and the links at the end of thsi page will show you some of them
A Bench hook is often used in workshops to steady timber when cutting
The links below will take you to wikipedia pages for a range of hand tools all you have to do is click on the tool you want to view.
See your trainer to access the following documents for details on
CARP01/1 - Introduction to trade - Part 1
Part 2 - Basic Joints
Part 3 - Drawing
CARP02/1 - Building Materials and Hand Tools - including
Boring tools
Planes
Hand Saws
or visit our resources page for detail on how you can obtain a copy but try your library first
Hand Planes:
Watch the videos at the link below to learn the parts, adjustments, use and maintenance of the Jack Plane. Much of the information is applicable to other types of planes as well.
http://www.ehow.com/VideoSearch.aspx?s=jack+plane&Options=4
All Videos in this Series
*Definition of Parts for a Jack Plane Setting Up the Sole of a Jack Plane
Overview of the Frog on a Jack Plane Fixing the Frog of a Jack Plane
Cap Iron Tips of a Jack Plane Setup Tips for a Jack Plane
Troubleshooting Tips for a Jack Plane Repairing a Jack Plane
Planing End Grain With a Jack Plane Applying Pressure to a Jack Plane
Safety Tips for Using a Jack Plane Safety Precautions for a Jack Plane
To see a larger range of hand tools used in the constructioin industry vists some of the tools supplier websites listed below:
Stanley tools :
http://www.stanleytools.com/default.asp?TYPE=STATICLEFT&PAGE=Literature.htm&LEFT=left_literature.htm
Tool maintenance:
Chisels and plane blades will require a razor sharp edges to be effective hand tools.Grinders: To sharpen these tools we use electric bench or pedestal grinders to keep the correct angle of the ground face and square to the edge of the blade. More information can be found about grinders, grinding wheels and machine maintenance from the documents below and by visiting the link below.
Bench Grinders
Honing Stone: Special types of stones to hone the edge to razor sharpe. They come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and materials. Stones may be flat, for working flat edges, or shaped for more complex edges, such as those associated with some wood carving or woodturning tools. They can be made from natural stone such as Akansas or man-made material such as aluminium oxide. More information on stones is available form the wikipedia link below
Honing stones - Wikipedia
Levelling tools
Spirit leveltorpedo level;
Check out these videos on how to use a spirit level on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=using+a+spirit+level&aq=f
Stabila is a major manufacturer of leveling equipment. Follow this link to see a range of spirit levels:
http://www.stabila.com/main.taf?p=1,1
Stabila also have a Youtube channnel where you will find a number of videos on how to use many of their digital level and laser based construction tools. Click on this link: Stabila products on YouTube.com
Another great resource for Basic tools is at the following wiki pages:
http://www.diyinfo.org/wiki/In_The_Workshop